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Film Forum

Movie theater · SoHo ·

Film Forum

Movie theater · SoHo ·
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"A self-described “cinema of ideas,” Film Forum has thrived against the odds since its humble premiere: 50 seats and a single projector in 1970. The nonprofit (typically open 365 days a year) closed for a few months in 2018 to upgrade the seating and sightlines and add a fourth theater to its West Houston Street location. What remains the same is its compelling mix of indies and foreign films, classics, and retrospectives. The loyal fan base includes celebrities Ethan Hawke, Natasha Lyonne, and Matthew Broderick along with a new generation getting inspired by the Film Forum Jr. Sunday matinee series."

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NYC's nonprofit shrine to cinema showcases indies, restorations

independent films
classic films
foreign films
great programming
comfortable seats
friendly staff
cash only
baked goods
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NYC's nonprofit shrine to cinema showcases indies, restorations

independent films
classic films
foreign films
great programming
comfortable seats
friendly staff
cash only
baked goods
Google Rating
4.7 (1.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in
Featured in Grub Street
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209 W Houston St, New York, NY 10014 Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Film Forum by Robert K. Chin/Alamy
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